Thanksgiving Spinach Salad Sweet Onion Dressing
Brighten up your Thanksgiving table with this vibrant and refreshing Thanksgiving Spinach Salad with Sweet Onion Dressing. Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy pomegranate seeds, crunchy pecans, tangy feta cheese, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, this salad offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The crowning touch is a luscious homemade sweet onion dressing, made from a blend of finely chopped sweet onion, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard for a smooth and subtly sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple yet elegant salad is the ideal side dish to complement hearty holiday dishes, adding a pop of color and a light, zesty twist to your festive feast. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to impress their guests with a fresh, seasonal salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 0.5 cup Pecans
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Sweet onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the baby spinach leaves in a large serving bowl.
Top the spinach with pomegranate seeds, pecans, feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
To prepare the dressing, place the finely chopped sweet onion, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor.
Blend the dressing ingredients together until smooth and emulsified.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt or honey.
Drizzle the sweet onion dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful Thanksgiving salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.6 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1832 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.5 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.2 g | ||
| Protein | 16.3 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1306 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
